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YOU BE THE JUDGE: FAN PICKS WITH SHE SAID/AUSTRALIA

Published by Rainy on August 13, 2009 in Editorial. 4 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

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We talked to Jenny of She SaiD/ Australia to get her fan picks for this week’s “You Be The Judge” feature.  She picked some wonderful and diverse tracks that we’re excited to share!

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Stats: 5 Judging Excellence awards, 1 Connector and 1 Super Connector badge as a Fan, 2 Top Ten finishes and 2 Channel wins as an Artist.

Bio: Jenny has been involved in the music industry since 1979. She supported tons of major Aussie bands with her cover band Kool Change back in the day. After taking a break to have her two children, she was back as part of Hillbilly Dix and now She SaiD. Jenny has a strong presence on OurStage and was thrilled when we asked her to pick some tracks to feature this week.

“I’ve decided to choose 3 of my fave songs from brand new artists here @ OurStage, in the view to maybe helping these songs and artists to get more established here. I know how hard it is when you’re a new member, to get your material heard and to build a fan base. So I hope this helps them out a little…”

The Way You Say My Name by Draz for Singer-Songwriter (Male)

“Right from the intro of this song, I was hooked by the drum pattern and knew I was going to love it !!! Kind of unpredictable throughout the song, but has a lilting flow, taking you to different feels and emotions…I really love the space, warmth and how it builds and pulls back…
‘The Way You say My Name’ is cleverly written and performed beautifully along with Draz’s infectious voice.”

Budapest by David Rome for Experimental

“The distant but evident sound of a trumpet is the introduction to this interesting and creative track, leading to a Middle Eastern feel and vocal style. I love this track particularly of David’s, because each listen, I’m hearing something different, new and exciting. I feel this is a true example of ‘experimental’ with the blending and use of different styles and instrumentation… Exciting and Unique…”

American Spirit by Crosstide for Folk

“‘American Spirit’ speaks for itself really….Very deep, beautifully constructed piece of music with the use of string instruments & horns at its best..Incredibly expressive, moving and somewhat mesmorizing lyrically, vocally and musically..Flows effortlessly, emotionally taking you along for the ride…This song lifts you high and then gently places you back down to a safe, peaceful place. I know I will be listening to ‘American Spirit’ very often. Really love it!!!!”

NOW PLAYING: RAINYMAPLE’S PICKS

Published by Rainy on August 11, 2009 in Artist News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

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“Now Playing” features playlists as well as information about the person responsible for the mix. Up next: Me! RAINYMAPLE. These are my quite official staff picks.

About Me: Well, I’m the Community Manager here at OurStage. When I’m not working I like to make all sorts of crafts, play music, and hang out with my puppy Lupe. If you can’t find me check the garden, where I’m probably covered in dirt and trying to figure out how to stop tiny beetles from eating my flowers.

Favorite Artists: Café Tacuba, Mission of Burma, Shellac, Battles, OK Go, TV On The Radio… soooo many…

Favorite OurStage Artists: A Pack of Wolves, Pomplamoose, Cedarwell, Bergman Pazs, Another Cynthia

If I were a rockstar for a day I’d be… Katy Perry.

Because… I would quit the pop world and join an underground electro-punk band, then take over the world! Love the voice, love the look, hate the music.

I have so many favorites it was near impossible to make a short list. I tried to pick artists that have been featured less than others or not at all yet in the blog. Check out my playlist:

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Separate Livesby:Cedarwell
Subterraneoby:Limon Sutil
[playlist artist_name="The Panderers" artist_url="http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/thepanderers" song_name="Really" song_url="http://www.ourstage.com/play/track/XBUELTPUGWAP?autoplay=false"]
Centrifugeby:Pomplamoose
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Prototypeby:Grocery Store
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Share your playlist! Go HERE to find out how!

YOU BE THE JUDGE: A FAN PICKS SPECIAL FEATURE WITH TRABUE

Published by Rainy on August 5, 2009 in Editorial. 6 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

osblog_ybtj_trabue“You Be The Judge” has a bit of a twist to it this week. Usually, when we look for a fan to feature, the first thing we check is their judging history, Predictor awards and Connector badges—things that immediately tell us the user likes to listen to a lot of music. This time, the first thing we noticed about our featured user was his affinity for writing reviews. We found Trabue in the comments section of Daniel Palmer’s Fanclub page, and asked him right away if he’d like to review a couple of his favorite OurStage tracks. Rather than the usual quick picks, we had Trabue share some more in-depth accounts of why he likes the songs he chose.

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Trabue: a man of many words...

Bio: Trabue Gentry began his musical career writing music at the age of 13 and has since penned over 150 musical compositions. He started out as an apprentice engineer at Kings Studio in 1965 and eventually received an artist contract by producer Pete Drake (George Harrison, Ringo Starr, et al) in 1977. Today, Gentry continues to write and produce music, and advise and collaborate with artists around the world.

Deepest Water by Mikle Krizanovski for All Instrumental

“Admittedly, I am biased since I featured Mikle’s awe-inspiring guitar work on my composition ‘Lost In The Wax’ But my bias goes well beyond that. Quite simply, Mikle is a brilliant composer, arranger, musician and engineer. His genius in all of these areas is no more evident than in his haunting beautiful composition ‘Deepest Water.’

Mikle is best known for his OurStage contest-winning ‘TeeAKKee‘ which personified what we all expected from him as an extraordinarily talented rock guitarist.

Recently, Mikle expressed to me his concern that his yet-unheard classical compositions might not be well received by OurStage audiences and sent me an advance copy of ‘Deepest Water’ for my opinion. Naturally, I was caught completely off guard. This is perhaps the most beautifully written, orchestrated and executed classical rock masterpiece I have ever heard.

The complexities and intricacies of ‘Deepest Water’ may well be the topic for heated discussion and debate among the most accredited academic music theorists for many years to come. No matter what genre you prefer, everyone should experience the lesser-known and perhaps more brilliant side of Mike Krizanovski in ‘Deepest Water’.”

Break Me by Descending New Angels in Rock

“Locked and loaded and ready to rumble. That’s the best way to describe Descending New Angels’ ‘Break Me’.

‘Break Me’ screams, not at you, but with you in its defiant message of ‘never give up’. This is one tight and powerful song. The front man conveys this inspiring and hopeful message with his biting guitar and ‘in your face’ vocals while the rest of the band literally steamrolls the song along in a perfectly coordinated attack.

Descending New Angels is one of the those rare bands that supplies a consistently good stream of music. Every song is unique and conveys an honest, meaningful message. There is not a single hint of pretense with this band. What you hear is what you get and what they say is what they mean.

I met with this St. Louis area band’s manager this weekend and you’ll be happy to know they will be releasing their debut CD this month. So, if you’re ready for distraction with action, Descending New Angels’ is, without a doubt, ready for you.”

Spoken like a true music lover! Thanks, Trabue.

YOU BE THE JUDGE: FAN PICKS WITH SUPER SANCHO

Published by Rainy on July 28, 2009 in Editorial. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

osblog_ybtj_supersanchoThis week’s “You Be The Judge” Fan is Latin Rock group Super Sancho. Though Super Sancho hails from California, they are currently in Puerto Rico working on their second album. The band maintains a positive presence on OurStage both as a band and as a music Fan.

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Stats: 2 Predictor awards and 2 Judging Excellence awards as a Fan; 3 Top Ten finishes as an Artist.

Bio: [From Super Sancho's Fan club page]: “Super Sancho is a versatile group hoping to reach people not only with their music but also with the message to follow one’s dreams. [Frontman/composer] Reyes’ vision is noncompetitive and humanitarian.”

Buenos Días San Juan by Domino Saints for Latin

“This has been a favorite for months.  It has a great beat with a combination of different styles.  Nice vocal sound with thought-provoking lyrics drawing one right into Puerto Rico.”

Tumare Darshan by Emar for World

“The word that first comes to mind is ‘mesmerizing.’   She has added some beautiful layers to the original.  The music is rich and the voice mysterious.  It has a great beat, as well.  It feels like it could be on the big screen. ”

Kind of the Rodeo feat. Megan Washington by The Bamboos for Pop Video

“It’s a fun and creative cover.  It’s funky and entertaining with a contagious beat.”

All simply stated and accurate. Great picks, Super Sancho!

YOU BE THE JUDGE: LISA GENEE SHARES HER FAN PICKS

Published by Rainy on July 23, 2009 in Editorial. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , .

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It’s time again for You Be The Judge: Fan Picks! This time we asked Folk artist and big OurStage fan Lisa Genee to share three of her current favorite tracks on the site with us. Read on for a little bit about Lisa and the songs she chose!

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Stats: 7 Judging Excellence awards and 1 Predictor award as a fan, 3 Top Ten finishes as an Artist.

Bio: [From Lisa's Fanclub page]: “Newly arrived from the East Coast, this petite spitfire has turned many a head in the past few months with her seductive tunes and songs that elicit a barrage of imagery replete with tales of yearning and love. Surprising for one who is so young and bears an aura of innocence but posseses an undeniably devilish grin on stage. Watch this savvy girl, Denver!” ~Christian Blochinger / Colorado Music Buzz

Black Tables by Other Lives for Indie Pop

“This song is drenched in layers of haunting strings, but the simple, raw quality of Jesse Tabish’s vocals keep it grounded. The song is ethereal and entrancing; I found it refreshing when the chorus appears towards the end of the song.”

[Other Lives won OurStage's Alphabet Arm design prize back in May!]

Six by Melissa Yearsley for Female Singer-Songwriter

“Full of visual lyrics, “Six” immediately draws you into a snapshot of Alaska, and an intimate moment of the author’s own life: “It’s cold in the evening when I crawl into bed, except for the back of my neck where you buried your head”. Yearsley’s writing style isn’t fluffy or overdone, it is comforting, wise and full of the kinds of emotion many of us have difficulty putting into words. Melissa does it beautifully.”

I Love You, Richard by Richard Saunders for MTV VMA Best Breakout – Boston

“This song is saucy, blatant, unusual and all together brilliant. At only 18 years of age, Richard Saunders has a knock-out voice that is skilled, refined, and soulful. With clear production, strong drums, and killer background vocals, this song should be at the top.”

Thanks, Lisa! Stay tuned, we’ll see you next time…